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Early 20th Century Heraldic Wall Shield Plaque
William Rand Antiques
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Early 20th Century Heraldic Wall Shield Plaque

1900 - 1920
Description

A very decorative early 20th century oak Heraldic wall plaque / shield, with the Latin Vigilate which translates to ‘monitor / watch over’.

A fine piece, which would great addition to any home.

9.5 x 7.5 inches

Physical Dimensions
Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
1cm (0.39")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

William Rand Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Heraldic Shield to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1060911
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Description
A very decorative early 20th century oak Heraldic wall plaque / shield, with the Latin Vigilate which translates to ‘monitor / watch over’.

A fine piece, which would great addition to any home.

9.5 x 7.5 inches

Height
1cm (0.39")
Width
1cm (0.39")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

William Rand Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Heraldic Shield to the 1910s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1060911
William Rand Antiques
William Rand Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2013

The isle of man's premier antique shop

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A carved oak heraldic shield featuring a gilded cockerel crest above a blue scroll banner reading VIGILATE in gold lettering.
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Archive I A carved oak heraldic shield featuring a gilded cockerel crest above a blue scroll banner reading VIGILATE in gold lettering.

Early 20th Century Heraldic Wall Shield Plaque

Archive II A carved oak heraldic shield featuring a gilded cockerel crest above a blue scroll banner reading VIGILATE in gold lettering. View II
Archive III A carved oak heraldic shield featuring a gilded cockerel crest above a blue scroll banner reading VIGILATE in gold lettering. View III
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William Rand Antiques

William Rand Antiques
Telephone 07624 207 843
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The Courtyard
3 Water Street
Ramsey
Isle of Man
IM8 1JP
United Kingdom
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William Rand Antiques
William Rand Antiques
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Location: The Courtyard, 3 Water Street, Ramsey, Isle of Man, IM8 1JP, United Kingdom
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A carved oak heraldic shield featuring a gilded cockerel crest above a blue scroll banner reading VIGILATE in gold lettering.
Early 20th Century Heraldic Wall Shield Plaque
Ref: SA1060911
A carved oak heraldic shield featuring a gilded cockerel crest above a blue scroll banner reading VIGILATE in gold lettering.
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A heraldic wall shield plaque is a carved wooden or metallic emblem displaying coats of arms, crests, and family or institutional mottoes, popular in European decor during the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Traditional heraldic shields were constructed from dense hardwoods like oak or walnut, often hand-carved in relief and finished with paint, polychrome pigments, and gilded leaf details.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carving tool marks, natural timber shrinkage along the grain, authentic surface patination, and age-appropriate wear to gilding and painted finishes.

Position the shield on a gallery wall alongside framed architectural drawings, integrate it into a bookshelf vignette, or hang it in an entryway to add structural texture and historic tone.

Dust gently using a soft, dry natural-bristle brush or lint-free microfibre cloth, keeping the surface free of moisture, chemical cleansers, and direct heat sources to preserve original gilding.
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